“…We evaluate studies on (a) modern non-invasive methods of brain stimulation, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), (b) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and (c) more invasive techniques, including deep brain stimulation (DBS). …”
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“…It is currently used in populations where the memory system either is not yet fully developed or where it has been compromised (e.g. epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, electroconvulsive therapy, cerebrovascular disease and dementia). …”
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“…The patient experienced significant relief of psychotic symptoms with continued clozapine therapy and a course of electroconvulsive therapy. The patient’s presentation was unusual in that it occurred during a retrial of clozapine, after the initial trial was stopped when he developed rhabdomyolysis. …”
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“…Pharmacological add-on treatments are selected based on the most prominent symptom cluster (refractory psychosis, negative symptoms, depression and suicidality, aggression). Electroconvulsive therapy is the most effective augmentation strategy for refractory psychosis and suicidality. …”
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“…Non-pharmacological treatment options, such as electroconvulsive therapy and deep brain stimulation may prove effective in some cases. …”
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“…Various combinations of neuroleptics and electroconvulsive therapy were used for treatment without therapeutic effect. …”
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“…So, we concluded to the resistance of schizoaffective disorder considered electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). A cerebral MRI was conducted, prior to ECT, objectifying a left anterior frontal arachnoid cyst of 26 millimeters from the main axis producing a mass effect on the cerebral cortex. …”
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“…It is also recommended to evaluate injuries that could have a poor prognosis with the application of electroconvulsive therapy. • Functional tests (PET and SPECT) are often used to screen some types of dementia such as Alzheimer’s or for research. …”
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“…Benzodiazepines are effective in tension relief when used as adjuvants, at the beginning of treatment. Electroconvulsive therapy should be reserved for patients with treatment-resistant symptoms and comorbid depression. …”
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“…INTRODUCTION: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is administered following general anaesthetic induction with methohexital, thiopental, etomidate, alfentanil, remifentanil, propofol or ketamine. …”
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“…Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective treatment for severe treatment-resistant depression but concern about cognitive side-effects, particularly memory loss, limits its use. …”
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“…Effective management tools may include mindfulness therapies, pharmacotherapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants and cognitive conduct therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy can also be considered in extremely rare cases for treatment of severe somatization on a background of mood disorders. …”
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“…When administered with electroconvulsive therapy, it had fewer to similar effects and fewer side effects than ketamine. …”
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“…We randomly assigned subjects to one of eight conditions in our full factorial design: four neuromodulation interventions [electroconvulsive therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, deep brain stimulation, or adaptive brain implants] by two depression severity levels [moderate or severe]. …”
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“…CLINICAL DISCUSSION: A diagnosis of the APS-2 was made. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was mandatory and a complete regression of the affective symptoms was achieved. …”
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“…Patient: Female, 63-year-old Final Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Symptoms: Catatonia • depression Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Psychiatry OBJECTIVE: Unusual clinical course BACKGROUND: Benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are standard treatment options for catatonia, a life-threatening psychomotor syndrome in people with serious mental illness. …”
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“…English websites more commonly mentioned psychotherapy (86% vs. 64%), electroconvulsive therapy (64% vs. 21%), and social support measures (59% vs. 32%) for depression treatment. …”
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“…Thirteen cases represented FIRES and in 17 cases the NORSE remained cryptogenic. Ten had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), seven had vagal nerve stimulation (VNS), and four had deep brain stimulation (DBS); one patient had initially VNS and later DBS. …”
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“…We performed 7 electrical shocks (frequency, 120 Hz; pulse width, 0.9 ms; duration, 3 seconds; current, 99 mA) using an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) apparatus (57800 ECT unit; UGO BASILE). …”
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“…Benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are the most widely studied treatment methods. …”
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